Principal Real-Time Software Engineer

Thea Energy Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Energy Inc. in the United States is seeking a Principal Real-Time Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy the real-time software framework that supports the Eos Control System.

The role emphasizes building a robust execution environment, interfaces, and engineering practices for time-critical plasma control, magnet and power supply control, real-time diagnostics, and other integrated applications.

Job description

About Thea Energy:

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Real-Time Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy the real-time software framework supporting the Eos Control System. Working with the controls and physics teams, you will develop the common execution environment, interfaces, and engineering practices that allow plasma control, magnet and power supply control, real-time diagnostics, and other time-critical applications to operate as an integrated system.

This role combines substantial hands-on software development with architecture, hardware integration, verification, commissioning, and operational support. You will work closely with controls engineers, plasma physicists, diagnostic specialists, electrical engineers, and subsystem owners to turn experimental and plant requirements into reliable, maintainable real-time software.

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.